'The idea of being away from Freddie was unbearable'
When baby Freddie was transferred from Southend to London needing life-saving surgery, our Stevenson House 'Home from Home' ensured parents Olivia and Mylo remained close by throughout
Family stories
We believe every family with a seriously ill child in hospital should be able to stay together. Here you can read inspiring, first-hand accounts from families who have stayed in one of our ‘Homes from Home’.
Chestnut House kept us just a lift-ride away
Born 12 weeks early, baby Madeleine needed specialist treatment in Cambridge. We supported parents Kelly and Jonathan at our Chestnut House ‘Home from Home’ so they could stay by her side.
We’ve been on a rollercoaster, but Eckersley House was there every step of the way
When twins Riley and Noah were diagnosed with rare moyamoya disease years apart, Eckersley House gave the Watkins family vital comfort and support.
Small home comforts make a world of difference
Michael and Holly Wilding have been supported at Acorn House over two Christmases as both their children were born with hydrocephalus and needed surgery
When your child is on critical care you need to be there
Dad Warren shares his experience of staying at Magnolia House while his son was on the critical care unit at Sheffield Children's Hospital
We could be at Ava’s side for as long as we wanted
At just a few months old, Ava underwent major surgery at Freeman Hospital to fix a hole in her heart. During this time her family were supported at Scott House
It was one less thing to worry about
Esme's family were supported at Rainbow House for over 11 months while she waited for a lifesaving donor heart
At Eckersley House, you’re not alone
Flo's family have been supported at Eckersley House on different occasions over the past few years. Read the difference we've made to them
It was a relief to know we were never far away
Earlier this year, Sophie donated part of her liver to her daughter Patricia. Here she shares her experience of stay at two of our 'Homes from Home'
The Sick Children’s Trust gave us the gift of time
Zachary and Dexter were born at 27 weeks and five days. Eckersley House became a 'Home from Home' to their parents, Emily and Max
We were with our daughter during the most crucial time of her life
At just hours old, Poppy was rushed to London for lifesaving surgery. Her parents spent the next fortnight at Stevenson House until she was strong enough to go home
Leo became Oska’s guardian angel and saved his life.
Mum Lottie shares her experience of giving birth to premature twins and how a year later, when Oska was rushed to hospital, we gave her a ‘Home from Home’
Crawford House allowed some normality to be restored to my parents’ lives
Jasmine endured 11 operations in the first six months of her life at which time we supported her parents. Now, 20 years later, she shares her story